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Security Zones; New Orleans Sail 250, Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 20, 2026. It took effect on May 24, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary moving and fixed security zones on the Lower Mississippi River to provide security for visiting personnel and vessels during the New Orleans Sail 250 events. The fixed security zone will cover all waters of the Lower Mississippi River between mile markers 92.7 to 98. The moving security zone will apply to certain designated vessels as they transit between the Southwest Pass entrance and mile marker 98. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-10088
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Temporary final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- May 20, 2026
- Takes effect
- May 24, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 24, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on June 1, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2026-0592
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AA87
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 33 CFR 165
- Topics
- Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
- Pages
- 2
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